Moana Pasifika

7 - 41

Full Time

Crusaders

Crusaders vs Moana Pasifika

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Commentary

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It's all over! The referee has blown their whistle to end the game.

81'

Noah Hotham comes on.

78'

Mitchell Drummond comes off.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Christian Leali'ifano bursts through to advance the Moana Pasifika attack.

77'

Crusaders make a substitution with Tom Christie coming on.

67'

Crusaders make a substitution with Corey Kellow coming off.

67'

Crusaders make a substitution with Willi Gualter coming on.

67'

Crusaders make a substitution with Jack Goodhue coming off.

67'

Conversion

The Crusaders supporters go wild as Fergus Burke successfully kicks the conversion.

67'

Try

Great hands by Crusaders leads to a try for Scott Barrett

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Scott Barrett goes through the gap.

66'

Zach Gallagher sets up the try.

66'

Moana Pasifika make a substitution with Henry Taefu coming on.

65'

Moana Pasifika make a substitution with Tima Fainga'anuku coming off.

65'

Moana Pasifika make a substitution with Jonah Mau'u coming on.

65'

Moana Pasifika make a substitution with Miracle Faiilagi coming off.

65'

Crusaders sub Dom Gardiner comes onto the field.

61'

Christian Lio-Willie departs for Crusaders.

61'

Mitchell Drummond comes on for Crusaders.

57'

Noah Hotham leaves the field.

57'

What a run here by Tima Fainga'anuku as they get over the gainline!

56'

Andrew Turner comes on.

54'

Kershawl Sykes-Martin comes off.

54'

Taha Kemara comes on.

54'

Dallas McLeod comes off.

54'

Ioane Moananu comes on.

54'

Brodie McAlister comes off.

54'

Potu Leavasa comes on.

54'

Mahroni Ngakuru comes off.

54'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Christian Leali'ifano kicks the conversion.

53'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Tima Fainga'anuku from scoring as they record the try for Moana Pasifika.

52'

Crusaders decide to make a substitution, with Seb Calder getting some game time.

47'

Crusaders decide to make a substitution, with Tamaiti Williams being replaced.

47'

The left post denies Fergus Burke from adding the extras.

47'

Try

The Crusaders maul march their way over the white wash for Brodie McAlister to touch down.

45'

Moana Pasifika make a substitution with Timoci Tavatavanawai coming on.

40'

Moana Pasifika make a substitution with Neria Fomai coming off.

40'

Moana Pasifika make a substitution with Jonathan Taumateine coming on.

40'

Moana Pasifika make a substitution with Ere Enari coming off.

40'

Moana Pasifika make a substitution with Joe Apikotoa coming on.

40'

Moana Pasifika make a substitution with Chris Apoua coming off.

40'

Moana Pasifika make a substitution with Luteru Tolai coming on.

40'

Moana Pasifika make a substitution with Samiuela Moli coming off.

40'

Moana Pasifika make a substitution with Ezekiel Lindenmuth coming on.

40'

Moana Pasifika make a substitution with Abraham Pole coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

40'

Conversion

Fergus Burke does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

38'

Try

What an effort there by Noah Hotham as they score the try.

37'

Fabulous play by Crusaders has led to Noah Hotham being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

Fabulous play by Crusaders has led to Fergus Burke being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

Conversion

Fergus Burke does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

35'

Try

Incisive passing by Crusaders is finished off by Will Jordan, as they goes over for the try.

34'

Fabulous play by Crusaders has led to Will Jordan being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Jack Goodhue sets up the try.

34'

Fergus Burke curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

21'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Crusaders is finished off by Macca Springer

19'

This is dangerous for the defence as Macca Springer bursts through to advance the Crusaders attack.

19'

Will Jordan sets up the try.

19'

This is dangerous for the defence as Chay Fihaki bursts through to advance the Crusaders attack.

19'

Penalty Goal

Fergus Burke does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

18'

A gap opened in the defence and Christian Lio-Willie took full advantage.

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Dallas McLeod took full advantage.

12'

Conversion

Fergus Burke converts the try.

10'

Try

A series of passes by Crusaders results in a try for Christian Lio-Willie

Will Jordan played a key part in that try.

A gap opened in the defence and Brodie McAlister took full advantage.

A gap opened in the defence and Macca Springer took full advantage.

The defensive line has been broken as William Havili goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Moana Pasifika v Crusaders 
  
 Round 13 
  
 Fri 19th May 2023, 12:05am PDT 
  
 Go Media Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Crusaders win +34

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

90%

55%

Possession Last 10 min

45%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Burke

67'

7 - 41

Barrett

66'

7 - 39

Leali'ifano

7 - 34

53'

Fainga'anuku

5 - 34

52'

McAlister

45'

0 - 34

Half Time

Burke

38'

0 - 29

Hotham

37'

0 - 27

Burke

35'

0 - 22

Jordan

34'

0 - 20

Springer

19'

0 - 15

Burke

18'

0 - 10

Burke

10'

0 - 7

Lio-Willie

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.4

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.9

Entries

Attack Profile

Moana Pasifika

Crusaders

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Defence Profile

Moana Pasifika

Crusaders

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

54%

61%

3-6 secs

26%

22%

6+ secs

13%

10%

Rucks Won

109

Moana Pasifika vs Crusaders Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Moana Pasifika face off against Crusaders in Super Rugby Pacific Round 13 on Fri 19th May 2023 at Go Media Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 08:05. In South Africa it’s at 09:05 SAST, 19:05 NZST in New Zealand, 17:05 AEST in Australia and 00:05 EST in the US.

Moana Pasifika won the last encounter but Crusaders are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by 10 places in the league table with Crusaders in 2nd and Moana Pasifika in 12th as such Crusaders are favourites on paper.

Moana Pasifika vs Crusaders Squads

The official squads for Moana Pasifika vs Crusaders will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.